https://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:58:01 +0200 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:58:01 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png https://www.euronews.com https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/assisi-marks-800-years-since-st-franciss-death-and-remains-a-symbol-of-peace-and-dialogue https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/assisi-marks-800-years-since-st-franciss-death-and-remains-a-symbol-of-peace-and-dialogue Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:27:57 +0200 Today we honour Saint Francis, symbol of peace and diplomacy. On the 800th anniversary of his death, Euronews revisits his meeting with the sultan of Egypt and what this charismatic figure still has to teach us. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/beyond-k-pop-and-cinema-major-korean-exhibition-brings-centuries-of-art-and-belief-to-lond https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/beyond-k-pop-and-cinema-major-korean-exhibition-brings-centuries-of-art-and-belief-to-lond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:12:56 +0200 The exhibition includes 10 national treasures and official Korean designations recognising their cultural importance, with most exhibits drawn from the collection of late Samsung billionaire Lee Kun-Hee. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/casa-de-mexico-in-madrid-unveils-2026-day-of-the-dead-altar-inspired-by-michoacan-and-agus https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/casa-de-mexico-in-madrid-unveils-2026-day-of-the-dead-altar-inspired-by-michoacan-and-agus Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:57:54 +0200 Casa de México in Madrid unveils "Viva la vida!", its 2026 Day of the Dead altar honouring Agustín Lara, inspired by Michoacán and the monarch butterfly, with a musical tour. Free entry from 2 October to 8 November. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/what-does-music-look-like-this-british-artist-paints-what-he-hears https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/what-does-music-look-like-this-british-artist-paints-what-he-hears Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:18:02 +0200 Sounds can sometimes interrupt Andrew’s thoughts, but he sees synaesthesia as an inseparable part of his life. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/over-1000-adult-lego-fans-gathered-in-denmark-near-the-toy-giants-birthplace https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/over-1000-adult-lego-fans-gathered-in-denmark-near-the-toy-giants-birthplace Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:15:36 +0200 LEGO reported a net profit of around €1.15 billion in the first half of this year, up 32% on the same period last year, as toymakers increasingly cater to adults buying toys for themselves. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/unamuno-and-h-g-wells-went-to-the-cinema-together-unpublished-letter-confirms-it-90-years https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/02/unamuno-and-h-g-wells-went-to-the-cinema-together-unpublished-letter-confirms-it-90-years Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:52:57 +0200 Written in 1936 and found in the archive of Salamanca’s Casa-Museo Unamuno, the document confirms the Spanish writer dined with the author of 'The War of the Worlds' before going to the cinema together in London. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/woody-allen-presents-new-film-in-madrid-funded-with-3m-in-public-money https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/woody-allen-presents-new-film-in-madrid-funded-with-3m-in-public-money Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:24:26 +0200 The 90-year-old American director has unveiled in the capital his 51st film, due to start shooting on 5 October with public funding, as past scandals still shadow his career. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/alliance-against-invisibility-prado-and-rijksmuseum-join-forces-for-women-in-art https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/alliance-against-invisibility-prado-and-rijksmuseum-join-forces-for-women-in-art Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:23:02 +0200 Madrid's Prado Museum and Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum are joining forces in a strategic alliance to explore women's role in history and reassess the shared heritage between Spain and the Netherlands. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/shakira-and-amazon-music-stream-madrid-concert-live-and-free https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/shakira-and-amazon-music-stream-madrid-concert-live-and-free Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:12:30 +0200 Shakira will livestream a full concert worldwide for the first time. The show, broadcast free from Madrid on 3 October, will be available via Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/gaza-documentary-naza-beating-avengers-endgame-encore-at-box-office https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/gaza-documentary-naza-beating-avengers-endgame-encore-at-box-office Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:58:22 +0200 'NAZA', the award-winning documentary which examines "the systems behind the mass killing of Palestinian civilians", is currently beating the recently re-released Marvel film ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ at the Italian box office. The documentary is set to be released globally this month. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-digger-tom-cruise-stuck-in-postmodernist-misfire https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-digger-tom-cruise-stuck-in-postmodernist-misfire Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:11:11 +0200 Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu teams up with Tom Cruise for 'Digger', one of the boldest and wildest films of 2026. It may also be one of this year's biggest misfires. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/they-should-cast-jack-danny-boyle-names-his-pick-for-the-next-james-bond https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/they-should-cast-jack-danny-boyle-names-his-pick-for-the-next-james-bond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:59:31 +0200 Jack O’Connell’s name has been mentioned as a possible Bond contender during the audition process, but has not been elevated to frontrunner status like Jack Lowden, Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Jack Barton. Now, ex-Bond director Danny Boyle has named O'Connell as his ideal pick for the new 007. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/kanye-wests-controversial-concerts-in-russia-have-finally-been-cancelled https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/kanye-wests-controversial-concerts-in-russia-have-finally-been-cancelled Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:47:28 +0200 According to the Moscow-based organizer Say Agency, the controversial rapper's two October dates in St Petersburg have been cancelled. Russian media states that the decision was made by the authorities, who are reportedly investigating the organizers for alleged fraud. https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/women-dont-cry-any-more-they-cash-in-shakira-turns-madrid-into-a-festival-of-empowerment https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/women-dont-cry-any-more-they-cash-in-shakira-turns-madrid-into-a-festival-of-empowerment Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:14:12 +0200 The Colombian pop star returns to Spain after eight years with a 12-show residency in Madrid, celebrating Latin culture and turning a chapter of her life into a spectacle of music, freedom and empowerment. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/sound-and-vision-creators-olivier-calvert-and-jose-luis-agreda-on-the-art-of-animation https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/sound-and-vision-creators-olivier-calvert-and-jose-luis-agreda-on-the-art-of-animation Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:40:27 +0200 Greece's biggest International Animation Festival, Animasyros, is now firmly ranked among the top events of its kind in Europe. With a programme richer than ever, this year's festival showcased more than 280 films by established and emerging filmmakers from 50 different countries. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/the-birth-of-a-painting-artist-merike-estna-on-creating-in-public-at-the-venice-biennale https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/the-birth-of-a-painting-artist-merike-estna-on-creating-in-public-at-the-venice-biennale Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:51:49 +0200 Estonia artist Merike Estna did something extremely unusual for the Venice Biennale, even by its own standards. Over the past five months, she created paintings live in front of daily visitors. The result is 22 canvases which explore the themes of motherhood and feminism. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/eiffel-tower-director-announces-departure-after-row-over-sidelining-of-female-staff https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/eiffel-tower-director-announces-departure-after-row-over-sidelining-of-female-staff Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:23:40 +0200 A month ago, the exclusion of female staff during a visit by an ultraconservative Hindu group sparked a strike and forced the monument to close for a day. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/keep-ou-banksys-powerful-anti-brexit-installation-to-go-up-for-sale https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/keep-ou-banksys-powerful-anti-brexit-installation-to-go-up-for-sale Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:17:23 +0200 Titled “Keep Ou T” and currently displayed ahead of Phillips' Frieze Week Modern & Contemporary Art Auctions in London, the artwork dates from 2019 and goes under the hammer next month. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/stevie-wonder-celebrates-50-years-of-songs-in-the-key-of-life-with-four-unreleased-songs https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/stevie-wonder-celebrates-50-years-of-songs-in-the-key-of-life-with-four-unreleased-songs Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:38:00 +0200 Prior to hitting the road for a special tour of the UK, Europe and the US, Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from sessions of his seminal album ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/uk-government-confirms-free-entry-to-national-museums-will-continue https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/uk-government-confirms-free-entry-to-national-museums-will-continue Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:54:25 +0200 The UK government says national museums will remain free for all, ending months of speculation that international visitors could be charged to enter institutions. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/hard-cheese-tough-times-for-greeces-naxos-graviera-cheese-as-production-falters https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/hard-cheese-tough-times-for-greeces-naxos-graviera-cheese-as-production-falters Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:38:32 +0200 Naxos Graviera, the hard cheese of the Greek Cycladic island was named the world’s best cheese in 2025 by the food guide TasteAtlas, but its makers are now facing increasing production problems. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/934-silver-coins-found-questions-over-germanys-biggest-roman-hoard https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/934-silver-coins-found-questions-over-germanys-biggest-roman-hoard Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:44:39 +0200 A father from the Rhineland set out in autumn 2025 to briefly scan a field near Wesseling, south of Cologne, with his metal detector. The device beeped and he uncovered a Roman silver coin, and then several more. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/the-la-rabida-monastery-where-columbus-persuaded-castile-to-discover-america https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/the-la-rabida-monastery-where-columbus-persuaded-castile-to-discover-america Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:22 +0200 The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, when two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus gained vital backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/major-breakthrough-ancient-wall-discovery-points-to-origins-of-first-paris-settlement https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/major-breakthrough-ancient-wall-discovery-points-to-origins-of-first-paris-settlement Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:41:25 +0200 French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the Île de la Cité. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/impressionist-masters-and-deranged-diggers-the-best-things-to-do-hear-see-or-watch-in-euro https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/impressionist-masters-and-deranged-diggers-the-best-things-to-do-hear-see-or-watch-in-euro Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:38:42 +0200 Tom Cruise gives his zaniest performance yet in dark comedy 'Digger', The Smiths' Johnny Marr returns with his 10th album, and new exhibitions spotlight Renoir and Monet. Here's what to look out for this week. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/from-chud-to-bop-most-searched-gen-alpha-slang-terms-of-2026-so-far-revealed https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/from-chud-to-bop-most-searched-gen-alpha-slang-terms-of-2026-so-far-revealed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:33:14 +0200 These are the most-searched-for Gen Alpha slang words for 2026 so far - and what they mean. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/mtv-vma-2026-taylor-swift-makes-history-again-as-female-artist-take-top-honours https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/mtv-vma-2026-taylor-swift-makes-history-again-as-female-artist-take-top-honours Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:25:08 +0200 Pop sensation Taylor Swift won three prizes at the MTV VMAs, including the top honour - video of the year - cementing her status as the most decorated solo artist. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/the-secret-behind-the-sagrada-familias-final-towers-stone-steel-and-21st-century-glue https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/26/the-secret-behind-the-sagrada-familias-final-towers-stone-steel-and-21st-century-glue Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:40:22 +0200 An innovative modular construction system and 24 tonnes of structural adhesive have dramatically accelerated work on Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. More than 140 years after construction began, the Barcelona basilica is reaching one of the defining milestones in its extraordinary history. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/death-of-a-rapper-european-parliament-pays-tribute-to-murdered-greek-musician-pavlos-fyssa https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/death-of-a-rapper-european-parliament-pays-tribute-to-murdered-greek-musician-pavlos-fyssa Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:49:47 +0200 Marking 13 years since the murder of Greek rapper Pavlos Fyssas by a member of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, MEPs at the European Parliament in Brussels were invited to a performance to pay tribute to the musician's life. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/four-suspects-arrested-over-murder-of-dominican-merengue-singers-wife https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/four-suspects-arrested-over-murder-of-dominican-merengue-singers-wife Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:40:07 +0200 The artist was seriously injured and his wife, 60-year-old Zeneida Socorro Castillo, was killed. According to investigators, she was tortured for six hours in her home in Santo Domingo. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/deep-mining-for-memories-greece-opens-digital-archive-to-preserve-serifos-ironworks-histor https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/deep-mining-for-memories-greece-opens-digital-archive-to-preserve-serifos-ironworks-histor Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:07:57 +0200 "The Living History of the Serifos Mines", a project by the Friends of Serifos funded by Cycladic Identity, has created a digital archive of Greek mineworkers' history and memories. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-primetime-robert-pattinson-needs-to-catch-his-predator- https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-primetime-robert-pattinson-needs-to-catch-his-predator- Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:52:33 +0200 Lance Oppenheim’s narrative debut features a masterful turn from Robert Pattinson in a dark media satire about blurring the lines between journalism and exploitation. Primetime will fascinate and occasionally frustrate as a surface-level mood piece. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/these-are-the-four-artists-competing-for-the-2026-turner-prize-as-exhibition-opens-in-midd https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/these-are-the-four-artists-competing-for-the-2026-turner-prize-as-exhibition-opens-in-midd Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:59:17 +0200 Four artists have been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize, with their work now on display at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art in northern England. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/macklemore-announces-new-tour-to-benefit-humanitarian-aid-organisations-in-wake-of-ed-shee https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/macklemore-announces-new-tour-to-benefit-humanitarian-aid-organisations-in-wake-of-ed-shee Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:22:34 +0200 The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/pompeii-brings-gladiators-and-1st-century-roman-traditions-to-life-for-european-heritage-d https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/25/pompeii-brings-gladiators-and-1st-century-roman-traditions-to-life-for-european-heritage-d Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:39:05 +0200 As part of a major cultural event backed by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, on 26–27 September 2026 Pompeii Archaeological Park will offer historical re-enactments and educational activities. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/michael-jackson-freddie-mercury-and-oasis-memorabilia-up-for-auction-in-london https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/michael-jackson-freddie-mercury-and-oasis-memorabilia-up-for-auction-in-london Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:26:17 +0200 Michael Jackson’s military jacket, Freddie Mercury’s piano and Noel Gallagher’s Oasis guitar are among the music treasures going under the hammer in London. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/the-sound-of-music-austrian-museum-pays-tribute-to-von-trapp-family-and-hollywood-musical https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/the-sound-of-music-austrian-museum-pays-tribute-to-von-trapp-family-and-hollywood-musical Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:41:27 +0200 Over sixty years since its release, 'The Sound of Music' now has a dedicated museum in Salzburg, which combines history with Hollywood to celebrate the remarkable story of the Von Trapp family. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/milan-exhibition-explores-the-enduring-bond-between-salvador-dali-and-fashion https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/milan-exhibition-explores-the-enduring-bond-between-salvador-dali-and-fashion Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:54:09 +0200 A new exhibition at Milan’s Palazzo Reale explores the Dalí’s love affair with fashion, from his collaborations with Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s to the designers still borrowing from his surreal visual world today. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/venice-winning-gaza-documentary-naza-set-for-european-release https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/venice-winning-gaza-documentary-naza-set-for-european-release Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:24:48 +0200 Global release has been announced for award-winning Gaza documentary 'NAZA', which has sparked a political storm in Israel. Following its theatrical rollout in 56 territories around the world, 'NAZA' will be made available to global audiences for free on the website of the UK newspaper The Guadian. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/netherlands-confirms-eurovision-return-as-spain-weighs-continued-boycott https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/netherlands-confirms-eurovision-return-as-spain-weighs-continued-boycott Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:23:35 +0200 Despite broadcaster AVROTROS maintaining its concerns over Israel’s participation and the war in Gaza, the Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027, with the country’s entry now being coordinated by the NPO. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/we-need-to-talk-greek-pm-says-efforts-to-return-parthenon-marbles-must-be-revived https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/we-need-to-talk-greek-pm-says-efforts-to-return-parthenon-marbles-must-be-revived Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:09:58 +0200 Talks on the future of the Parthenon Marbles appear to have reached an impasse according to new reports, as Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis renews diplomatic efforts for all sides to resume stalled negotiations. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/carrara-marble-can-a-sculpture-created-by-an-ai-robot-be-considered-as-art https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/24/carrara-marble-can-a-sculpture-created-by-an-ai-robot-be-considered-as-art Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:42:39 +0200 In Italy's Carrara marble quarries, a centuries-old craft is being transformed by artificial intelligence. Robots can now carve complex sculptures from blocks of stone, raising a fundamental question: if a machine does the carving, where does the art begin and the craft end? https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/accessibility-in-video-and-board-games-a-game-no-one-wants-to-miss https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/accessibility-in-video-and-board-games-a-game-no-one-wants-to-miss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:00:42 +0200 Gamers with visual or motor impairments are increasingly creating their own ways to keep playing as industry giants Microsoft, Sony and ONCE roll out adapted controllers alongside new video and board games. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/bardem-calls-for-singer-pnk-to-be-removed-as-unicef-ambassador-over-palestine-stance https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/bardem-calls-for-singer-pnk-to-be-removed-as-unicef-ambassador-over-palestine-stance Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:44:58 +0200 Spanish actor Javier Bardem has urged Instagram followers to sign a Change.org petition calling for US singer P!nk to be removed as a Unicef ambassador; it already has over 150,000 signatures. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/cetait-ca-ou-mourir-literary-sensation-faces-claims-of-using-ai https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/cetait-ca-ou-mourir-literary-sensation-faces-claims-of-using-ai Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:29:51 +0200 Quebecois writer of Haitian origin Thélyson Orélien, longlisted for several major literary prizes, rejects accusations from the "Balance ton Claude" account and says in a statement he has faced racist attacks since arriving in France. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/taylor-swift-announces-new-single-patient-zero-and-faces-backlash-for-cover-art https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/taylor-swift-announces-new-single-patient-zero-and-faces-backlash-for-cover-art Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:25:30 +0200 New single, new era? Following 2025’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' and her 'Toy Story 5' single, Taylor Swift has announced a new song – and the cover art is proving divisive. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/tom-cruise-says-ai-wont-mean-the-end-of-cinema-people-want-to-see-real-things https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/tom-cruise-says-ai-wont-mean-the-end-of-cinema-people-want-to-see-real-things Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:20:46 +0200 The Hollywood star spoke in London ahead of the world premiere of his new film 'Digger', saying that “people want that experience. They’re going to movie theaters. I always believe in humanity.” https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/jorge-palma-1950-2026-the-songs-that-will-never-die https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/jorge-palma-1950-2026-the-songs-that-will-never-die Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:05:26 +0200 On Tuesday, Portugal woke up in mourning: Jorge Palma died at 76 following a cardiorespiratory arrest. His songs remain. Euronews asked artists from Herman José to António Zambujo for their favourite song. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/im-done-with-medical-abuse-actor-arnaud-denis-dies-by-euthanasia-in-belgium https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/im-done-with-medical-abuse-actor-arnaud-denis-dies-by-euthanasia-in-belgium Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:06:45 +0200 The French actor and director had been in unbearable pain since a polypropylene prosthesis was fitted in 2023 after a right groin hernia. Aged 43, he was euthanised this Tuesday in Namur, Belgium. https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/head-of-spains-rtve-backs-ongoing-eurovision-boycott-over-israels-participation https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/head-of-spains-rtve-backs-ongoing-eurovision-boycott-over-israels-participation Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:26:56 +0200 Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation.